Long-lifetime and optimised use of materials in recyclable Ag and In-free Si PV modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Proposals are expected to:

• Extend module lifetime up to 40 years with extreme weather resilience;
• Develop cell/module architectures/designs including recycled content, without In or Ag and without harmful substances (Pb, F, etc.) but without compromising their quality and reliability;
• Develop module designs with improved recyclability and repairability;
• Develop adapted testing methodologies and recycling standards;
• Provide technical solutions for PV module repair in the field to extend lifetime;
• Determine the environmental benefits of recycling precious metals.

This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV). As such, projects resulting from this topic will be expected to report on the results to the European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV) in support of the monitoring of its KPIs.